The Toronto Student Transportation Group is an initiative between both the Toronto Catholic District School Board and the Toronto District School Board. Our goal is to ensure the health and safety of our students through various modes of transportation and to help families make informed decisions regarding their transportation choices when accessing education here in Toronto.
Spotlight
Student Transportation Verification
It’s that time of year again. The Student Transportation Unit has sent verification lists to schools to confirm services for the next school year. If your transportation needs change for next year (you move, using a caregiver, enrolled in a new program, decide not to use the service, want to use transportation etc.), please let the school know as soon as possible. It is important that we get that information in a timely manner, so our planning unit has time to make adjustments to routes and to minimize changes for September.
Did you know that historically we receive 60% of changes in September after the bus routes are already set up! This simply means that the bus routes are constantly changing in September, and families do not get that consistency of service we hope to provide. Please help us ensure a smoother start to the school year by confirming your child’s transportation details with the school as soon as possible.
“One must verify or expel his doubts, and convert them into the certainty of Yes or NO” – Thomas Carlyle
Current News
Potential School Bus Delays on Monday, March 31, 2025 - When there are high levels of driver absences (for a number of reasons, including illness, days of significance, etc.) school bus operators may be required to temporarily modify routes to ensure that there is coverage. As Monday may be observed as a religious holiday, there may be an increased number of driver absences resulting in delays. If possible, please inform your bus carrier should your child not be needing the bus that day. Please visit the Transportation Portal to access the contact information for your bus carrier. As always, parents/guardians/caregivers are encouraged to continue to monitor the Transportation Portal and the TSTG website for updates on delays.
Short but intense snowfall with gusting winds forecasted for Friday afternoon during afternoon dismissal. Afternoon buses will be impacted and delays are possible. Bus Operators will do their best to keep the transportation portal updated on delays. Stay safe
Information
- Extreme Cold Warning Jan 21 2025
- Letter – August 2024 Update
- TSTG Code of Conduct
- Transportation Brochure_TSTG 2024
- Transportation-Brochure_tstg_special2024
- Preparing Your Child to use Public Transit Safely 2024
- New parent guide to transportation
- User Guide for Parents Auto Authentication
- Kindergarten Registration Package – TSTG 2024
- Transit – Using Presto Tickets
- Safety Guide for School Children & Parents
- Access To Education
- Parent Safety Program (Kiss n Ride)
- Purple Equals Parent Program
- Safe Streets Guide 2016
Fast Facts
- Number of buses: 1873
- Number of students transported: 45,500
- Total distance traveled: 71,241 km
- Annual budget: $128 M
- Number of carriers: 9
- Change requests each September: 1400
